Some ( More ) Interesting Historic LV Photographs
May 22nd, 2020 at 6:56:31 AM
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Saw this today:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/heres-las-vegas-looked-were-222700866.html
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/heres-las-vegas-looked-were-222700866.html
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
May 22nd, 2020 at 9:50:37 AM
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Thanks! I love these kinds of pics. A few comments...
1955: I've never played swim up blackjack. Has anyone here actually experienced this? How is it done? Obviously you can't just pull your wallet out of your swim trunks. So okay, you charge it to your room. But then how does the table work? It can't be felt. Are the cards waterproof? I mean, even if they deal them face up with no touching you still have wet player hands dripping water everywhere right?
1983: Ah! Now there's the Vegas prices I love and remember. Adjusted for inflation a breakfast should now cost $1.49 right? Except nowadays you'll be lucky if the CNF fee alone is that low and never mind the actual bill. Thank you corporate America.
1955: I've never played swim up blackjack. Has anyone here actually experienced this? How is it done? Obviously you can't just pull your wallet out of your swim trunks. So okay, you charge it to your room. But then how does the table work? It can't be felt. Are the cards waterproof? I mean, even if they deal them face up with no touching you still have wet player hands dripping water everywhere right?
1983: Ah! Now there's the Vegas prices I love and remember. Adjusted for inflation a breakfast should now cost $1.49 right? Except nowadays you'll be lucky if the CNF fee alone is that low and never mind the actual bill. Thank you corporate America.
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
May 22nd, 2020 at 2:07:33 PM
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Yep, a stroll down memory lane ! I have also never played swim-up BJ, although did the Trop have it in the 90's ?
I don't think it was featured, but does anyone else remember the "Boardwalk" about mid-strip. I think it was a Holiday Inn, and we stayed there one year on a business trip.
I don't think it was featured, but does anyone else remember the "Boardwalk" about mid-strip. I think it was a Holiday Inn, and we stayed there one year on a business trip.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
May 22nd, 2020 at 7:11:20 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQYep, a stroll down memory lane ! I have also never played swim-up BJ, although did the Trop have it in the 90's ?
I don't think it was featured, but does anyone else remember the "Boardwalk" about mid-strip. I think it was a Holiday Inn, and we stayed there one year on a business trip.
I was never in it, but it was somewhere across the street from the Coca Cola pavilion.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
May 23rd, 2020 at 12:54:13 AM
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Swim up? I read somewhere that it was a publicity stunt. In that case, it was probably played with non-value chips.
This is craps, probably from that same day. Zoom in on the dealers visors to see the Sands logo.
On the other hand, some casinos advertise swim up gaming. Its actually games set up near the pool on the patio. Golden Nugget LV has this. They occasionally have to put up with wet money, but otherwise its pretty dry.
By the way, cool photos, but dont believe everything in that article.
Really? The author believes thats a composite photo???
The original Aladdin stood where Planet Hollywood is now. Its an actual photo. Aladdin was imploded as Bellagio neared completion across the street!
This is craps, probably from that same day. Zoom in on the dealers visors to see the Sands logo.
On the other hand, some casinos advertise swim up gaming. Its actually games set up near the pool on the patio. Golden Nugget LV has this. They occasionally have to put up with wet money, but otherwise its pretty dry.
By the way, cool photos, but dont believe everything in that article.
Really? The author believes thats a composite photo???
The original Aladdin stood where Planet Hollywood is now. Its an actual photo. Aladdin was imploded as Bellagio neared completion across the street!
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
May 23rd, 2020 at 8:13:03 PM
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Swim up blackjack is real enough. Here's the setup at Caesars...
Here's the setup at the Tropicana...
Here's the Hard Rock...
Here's the setup at the Tropicana...
Here's the Hard Rock...
Have you tried 22 tonight? I said 22.
June 7th, 2021 at 3:00:59 PM
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Any idea if Caesars Palace still has swim up blackjack? Are there any other casinos that offer it?
June 7th, 2021 at 3:23:30 PM
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Tropicana had 2 blackjack tables in the pool when I went 3 years ago. I played for about 30 minutes. Of course 6:5 but you know wasnt really taking it too serious. I put my wallet under my towel and put it against a wall. When the pit boss saw that she said just bring it over here and she kept it behind the chip rack or something like that. I just had a few hundred in there so not too worried about it. It was ok. I remember they dont take a hole card, not sure why.
June 7th, 2021 at 3:27:50 PM
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I like this one but am fond of old postcards:
1940 TI ? ? ?
Didn't BIFF end up with a Casino in "BACK to the FUTURE" part 2 or whatever:
1940 TI ? ? ?
Didn't BIFF end up with a Casino in "BACK to the FUTURE" part 2 or whatever:
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
June 7th, 2021 at 7:07:05 PM
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Yes. Its the Plaza with a new marquee added in the movies post production.Quote: JohnnyQDidn't BIFF end up with a Casino in "BACK to the FUTURE" part 2?
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
June 7th, 2021 at 7:15:33 PM
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Just remembered to post this short 1943 travel-log of :"Romantic Nevada"
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August 7th, 2021 at 6:36:05 PM
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I recently watched a movie I had never heard of before: The Grand. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_(film)
Anyway, in that movie, a lot of scenes use actual Vegas casinos. Woody Harrelson owns the Rabbits Foot casino, in which the Plaza is used as a stand in:
Quote: WikipediaThe Grand is an improv comedy film directed by Zak Penn. The film has an ensemble cast including Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Chris Parnell, Werner Herzog, Jason Alexander, Dennis Farina, David Cross, Gabe Kaplan, Michael Karnow and Cheryl Hines along with several real Las Vegas poker stars.
Quote: DJTeddyBearYes. Its the Plaza with a new marquee added in the movies post production.
Anyway, in that movie, a lot of scenes use actual Vegas casinos. Woody Harrelson owns the Rabbits Foot casino, in which the Plaza is used as a stand in:
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
August 8th, 2021 at 2:58:57 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearThis is craps, probably from that same day. Zoom in on the dealers visors to see the Sands logo.
That picture is posted I believe on the third floor of Cosmo by the elevators. I always liked it. Took the picture earlier during this trip.
On the second floor of Cosmo between the Boulevard and Chelsea towers are many more such old Vegas B&W photos lining the hallways.
I tell you its wonderful to be here, man. I dont give a damn who wins or loses. Its just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
August 8th, 2021 at 3:03:10 AM
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The Plaza Vegas...is there a movie that includes a plot involving someone thrown out the window at the Plaza?
I tell you its wonderful to be here, man. I dont give a damn who wins or loses. Its just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
August 8th, 2021 at 7:24:57 AM
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I think I've already posted these a few years ago - whatever - maybe some of the newbies didn't get to see them
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the foolish sayings of a rich man often pass for words of wisdom by the fools around him
August 8th, 2021 at 7:59:16 AM
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Thanks for all those real memories. My parents started taking the family to Vegas from the time I was 6 yrs. old --
1947. I remember most of what you have posted here, and they were fond memories.
tuttigym
1947. I remember most of what you have posted here, and they were fond memories.
tuttigym
August 8th, 2021 at 5:32:14 PM
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That was in the movie I mentioned, The Grand.Quote: MDawgThe Plaza Vegas...is there a movie that includes a plot involving someone thrown out the window at the Plaza?
It was Woody Harrelson that got thrown out. Im not sure if it was before or after his father died, leaving him to inherit the casino.
BTW: The Grand refers to a fictional(?) poker tourney played at the Golden Nugget. A lot of poker stars appeared in that game.
I invented a few casino games. Info:
http://www.DaveMillerGaming.com/
Superstitions are silly, childish, irrational rituals, born out of fear of the unknown. But how much does it cost to knock on wood? 😁
August 8th, 2021 at 8:21:29 PM
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I first went to Vegas in the mid-70s but it wasn't until the late 80s into the 90s I started to become impressed with it. There was too much empty space on the Strip and when that started to get filled in with huge casinos it became far more impressive.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
